PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Founder of Judaism:
Judaism was founded by Abraham.
Date Judaism was found:
Judaism was found around 2000 B.C.
Jewish known writings:
The Tanakh is Judaism's sacred text.
Tanakh has three sections: Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim.
Jewish Beliefs:
Jewish people believe in one God.
Jews did not believe Jesus was the Messiah.
Jews don't believe in the Holy Spirit.
They based their salvation from the Torah's teachings.
Jews believe they go to Heaven or Hell after death.
Jewish Relics:
Jewish relics are the Star of David and the menorah.
Founder of Christianity:
Jesus Christ was the founder of Christianity.
Date Christianity was found:
Christianity was found in 33 A.D.
Christian known writings:
The Bible is the sacred text for Christianity.
Contains two parts: Old Testament and New Testament.
Christian Beliefs:
Christians beliefs in the one true God.
Christians believe in Jesus and that He died for our sins.
Christians believe in the Holy Spirit as part of the Trinity.
Christians salvation come from the teachings of Christ.
Christians believe when they die, they go to Heaven or Hell.
Christian Relics:
Christian relics are the cross and the fish.
Founder of Islam:
Muhammad was the founder of Islam.
Date Islam was found:
Islam was founded in 622 B.C.
Islamic known writings:
The Quran is the sacred text for the Islam.
Islamic Beliefs:
Islamic people believe in God, referred to as Allah.
Islamic believes in Jesus.
Islamic also believe in the Holy Spirit.
They based their salvation on the Day of Judgement.
Islam believe they go to Heaven or Hell when they die, depending on their acts to God.
Islam Relics:
Islamic relics are the the star and crescent.
Founder of Hinduism:
There is no specific founder for Hinduism.
Hinduism was considered to have been timeless.
Date Hinduism was found:
Hinduism was found around 2000 B.C.
Hindu known writings:
The Sanatana Dharma is the sacred text for the Hindu people.
Hindu Beliefs:
Hinduists do not believe in God.
They don't believe in Jesus nor the Holy Spirit.
Hindu salvation is in a vague notion.
Hindu believe they go to different places when they die.
Hindu Relics:
The Hindu relic is the Aum.
Founder of Buddhism:
Siddhartha Guatama is the founder of Buddhism.
Date Buddhism was found:
Buddhism was founded in the 5th century of B.C.
Buddhist known writings:
The Tripitaka is the sacred text for Buddhists.
It is called the "three baskets" because it contains Sutra Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka, and Abhidharma Pitaka.
Buddhist Beliefs:
Buddhists do not believe in God.
They don't believe in Jesus.
They do not believe in the Holy Spirit.
Buddhist salvation is in the Nirvana, the end of rebirth.
They believe when they die, they rebirth to a Pure Land.
Buddhist Relics:
Buddhist relics are the Dharma wheel and the eternal knot.
Founder of Sikhism:
Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism.
Date Sikhism was found:
Sikhism was found in the late 15th century B.C.
Sikhist known writings:
The Adi Granth is the sacred text for the Sikhist.
Sikhist Beliefs:
Sikhists believe in God, but refer to Him as Ik Onkam or Nam.
They believe in Jesus, but not the Holy Spirit.
Sikhists salvation is to overcome the self.
Sikhists believe they will be reincarnated.
Sikhist Relics:
The relics for Sikhism are the Khanda and the Ekonkar.
Founder of Confucianism:
Confucianism was founded by Kung Fu Tzu, also known as Confucius.
Date Confucianism found:
Confucianism was found around the 6th - 5th century B.C.
Confucian known writings:
The Analects is the sacred text for Confucianism.
Confucian Beliefs:
Confucians did not believe in God or any other god.
Confucians did not believe in Jesus.
Confucians did not believe in the Holy Spirit.
Confucians salvation is based on living ideal relations, not on rewards or punishment.
Confucians believe when they die, they don't go to Heaven nor Hell.
Confucian Relics:
Confucian relics are the Chinese word for water and the Chinese symbol for scholar.
Founder of Shinto:
There is no known founder for the Shinto.
Date Shinto was found:
There is no specific date on when Shinto was found.
Shinto known writings:
The Kojiki and Nihongi are the sacred texts for the Shinto.
Shinto Beliefs:
The Shinto do not believe in God.
The Shinto don't believe in Jesus.
The Shinto don't believe in the Holy Spirit.
Shinto salvation is based that all things have an essence.
Shinto believes when they die, their spirit inhabits in the other worlds.
Shinto Relics:
The Shinto relic is the Torii Gate.
Founder of Taoism:
Lao-Tze was the founder of Taoism.
Date Taoism was found:
Taoism was found in 440 B.C.
Taoism known writings:
The Tao-te Ching is the sacred text for Taoism.
Taoism Beliefs:
Taoists do not believe in God.
Taoists do not believe in Jesus.
Taoists do not believe in the Holy Spirit.
Taoists believe salvation is not necessary.
Taoists believe when they die, they don't go to Heaven or Hell.
Taoism Relics:
Taoism relics are the Yin-Yang and the eight trigrams.